Is There Hope for Another Revision Rhinoplasty? (Photo)

I had a revision rhinoplasty to fix my deviated septum. I wanted to keep the shape and size and only fix the deviation. A graft was placed (not from my body) but I was surprised that now my nose appears to have bad scar tissue, resulting in a "no shape" and bulbous nose. Could another revision fix my nose, for the last time? Or, will scar tissue keep forming? Can my nose be slimmed and defined? I live in Saudi, but I'm considering a revision in the states. Is there any surgeon you recommend?

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Another revision rhinoplasty is possible

June 30th, 2016

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It should be possible for you to have another revision rhinoplasty to refine your nose, but you will need to consult an
experienced revision rhinoplasty specialist who has a strong aesthetic sense
and talent. Revision rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging of all cosmetic
surgeries, and each time a rhinoplasty is done, it becomes increasingly
complex. Keep in mind that there are many factors involved, so your nose may
not turn out exactly the
way you want the next time either. If you do go for a consultation, ask for before and
after photos of previous patients. And be sure to get a second or even third opinion.

Removing scar tissue to give definition to the nose can be difficult

August 28th, 2013

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While it's true that some scar tissue will always form after any operation, the question is whether your scar tissue can be carved enough to give a meaningful improvement despite the new scar that can form. Sometimes the cartilages can still be modified to help with narrowing and defining, or adjusting or removing the graft could help.

Could you post larger photos, taken from many angles, and also let us know where the graft sits? That would help.

Revision Rhinoplasty Pictures

Is There Hope for Another Revision Rhinoplasty?

August 21st, 2013

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It would be helpful to know where the cartilage graft was placed and the time that has elapsed after the revision rhinoplasty. It may be reasonable to expect a smaller tip with a third surgery. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.

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